WEBCAST: How Social Media Made AJ Bombers a National Restaurant Rock StarRO.com member Joe Sorge has made his burger joint, AJ Bombers, a national sensation since opening in March of 2009. Joe credits his use of social media as the prime reason for his exploding sales and the opportunity to be on the Travel Channel's Food Wars. Find out how he did it and how you can use SM to attract more new customers, repeat business and buzz about your restaurant. . . . more >>

WEBCAST: Gun to the Head Marketing...It's 8:57 pm. You're at your restaurant. Your life absolutely depends on getting one new customer - before 9:00 pm. You have 3 minutes. It's dark. A car pulls up. A man steps out... oh yeah, I forgot to mention - there's another restaurant right next door to you. And that's where he's going. Your life depends on this what are you going to do...? . . . more >>

WEBCAST: How to Get Started in Social Media MarketingListen and watch as a successful independent operator explains how his restaurant is using some of the new social media channels to market his restaurant. Learn what he's doing and how these online resources are helping him build a following of highly loyal local customers and attract new ones. . . . more >>

WEBCAST: How to Renegotiate Your Restaurant's LeaseAs the economy struggles so does the restaurant industry. To find relief, many operators are seeking assistance from a traditionally unlikely source...their landlords. Learn how to determine if asking for a rent concession makes sense for you and if so, how to go about it in a way that improves your chances of success. Our guest is real estate attorney, Larry Green. . . . more >>

WEBCAST: How to Evaluate & Implement a Management Bonus ProgramOne of the most talked about topics in our Discussion Forum has been management incentive or bonus programs. Do they work, how much should they pay, how to evaluate managers and other such questions are typically asked. Chris Tripoli has designed and implements many management bonus programs during his 30+ year career as an operator and advisor. Chris discusses the various elements of successful programs and . . . more >>